52248 ZIP Code — Keota, IA

Keokuk County, Iowa

ZIP code 52248 is located in Keota, Iowa, within Keokuk County. It covers approximately 111.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,655 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52248

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,500. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52248 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,655
population
111.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52248 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52248

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52248. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Keota Acceptable
Keota Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
52356 Wellman (8.9 mi) 52353 Washington (9.9 mi) 52335 South English (10.2 mi) 52585 Richland (11.7 mi) 52591 Sigourney (13.5 mi) 52576 Ollie (14.1 mi) 52325 Parnell (14.2 mi) 52247 Kalona (14.2 mi) 52540 Brighton (14.6 mi) 52316 North English (14.9 mi) 52580 Packwood (18.6 mi) 52201 Ainsworth (19 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,655
Population density 15 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 107
Geography
Land area 111.98 sq mi
Water area 0.35 sq mi
Latitude 41.3572
Longitude -91.9173
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 641
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.8% 45.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 38.8% 33.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 23.9% 18.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.5% 2.9% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,655
Population
15
People per sq mi
50.6
Median age
$77,500
Median household income
$41,987
Per capita income
$136,300
Median home value
$690
Median monthly rent
88.0%
Home ownership
7.2%
Poverty rate
0.3%
Unemployment
721
Housing units
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
48
Under 5
46
50
5–9
49
28
10–14
27
36
15–19
35
30
20–24
29
89
25–34
85
76
35–44
74
107
45–54
104
52
55–59
50
74
60–64
72
148
65–74
142
94
75–84
91
10
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1830018.1%
18 and over1,35581.9%
65 and over49429.8%
Median age50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%
Two or more races 1.6%
Black or African American 1%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,60797.1%
Two or more races271.6%
Black or African American171%
Asian40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.8% 45.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 38.8% 33.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 23.9% 18.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.5% 2.9% 5.0%
Under $10k 1.5%
$10k–$15k 2.9%
$15k–$25k 3.6%
$25k–$35k 6.0%
$35k–$50k 11.6%
$50k–$75k 23.2%
$75k–$100k 14.3%
$100k–$150k 25.5%
$150k–$200k 8.8%
$200k+ 2.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.5%
$10k–$15k2.9%
$15k–$25k3.6%
$25k–$35k6.0%
$35k–$50k11.6%
$50k–$75k23.2%
$75k–$100k14.3%
$100k–$150k25.5%
$150k–$200k8.8%
$200k+2.7%
Median income$77,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%
$50k–$100k 30.6%
$100k–$150k 16.7%
$150k–$200k 8.5%
$200k–$300k 31.1%
$300k–$500k 4.5%
$500k–$1M 1.5%
$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$136,300
Median rent / month$690
Owner occupied88.0%
Renter occupied12.0%
Vacant7.5%
Single-family detached89.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.8%
Median rooms6.8
Avg household size (owned)2.26

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–20192.1%
2000–20093.0%
1990–19992.3%
1980–19895.5%
1970–197912.2%
1960–196919.5%
1950–19595.8%
1940–19495.4%
1939 or earlier43.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.6%
1 bedroom3.9%
2 bedrooms37.5%
3 bedrooms39.5%
4 bedrooms14.7%
5+ bedrooms3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.9%
1 vehicle34.9%
2 vehicles31.2%
3 or more32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas38.4%
Electricity19.9%
Propane / LP gas40.5%
Wood0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family47463.2%
Cohabiting couple385.1%
Male householder, no spouse12416.5%
Female householder, no spouse11415.2%
Households with children under 1816622.1%
Households with seniors (65+)33344.4%
Average household size2.18

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.0%15.3%
Married65.8%64.1%
Separated2.9%1.3%
Widowed1.7%9.2%
Divorced7.6%10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%
Some HS, no diploma 4.2%
HS graduate 42.1%
Some college, no degree 20.2%
Associate's degree 12.5%
Bachelor's degree 13.8%
Graduate / professional 5.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.2%
Bachelor's or higher19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool6020.5%
Kindergarten51.7%
Elementary school12141.4%
High school6622.6%
College / grad school4013.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%
Agriculture & mining 16.4%
Construction 13.5%
Manufacturing 13.0%
Retail trade 10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%
Transportation & utilities 4.5%
Public administration 3.0%
Professional & management 2.9%
Other services 2.8%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Finance & real estate 2.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.8%
Service9.9%
Sales & office20.1%
Natural resources & construction22.2%
Production & transportation14.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector60.5%
Government19.9%
Self-employed19.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.6%
Carpool15.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.0%
Work from home4.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.4

Poverty

All people 7.2%
Under 18 years 10.7%
18 and over 6.4%
Married-couple families 3.8%
Female-led households 16.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.5%
Retirement income18.8%
Supplemental Security1.3%
Cash public assistance0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP2.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.8%
High blood pressure35.1%
High cholesterol34.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis26.4%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.0%
Binge drinking21.3%
No physical activity25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.6%
Depression17.7%
Fair or poor health12.9%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health9.9%
No health insurance8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.8%
Visited dentist67.1%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss12.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans957.0%
Disability%
Any disability12.1%
Under 185.7%
18–64 years6.0%
65 and over27.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.4%
Public insurance42.4%
No insurance1.9%
Uninsured under 191.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,56194.3%
Spanish50.3%
Other Indo-European50.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,65199.8%
Born in same state1,64899.6%
Born in different state1,40885.1%
Foreign born30.2%
Naturalized citizen40.2%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French26015.7%
Italian20712.5%
Arab1096.6%
English503%
AncestryCount%
Dutch493%
Polish241.5%
German30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.3%
Internet access95.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52248

What city is ZIP code 52248 in?

ZIP code 52248 is primarily assigned to Keota, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52248 in?

ZIP code 52248 falls within Keokuk County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52248 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 52248 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 52248 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 52248 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52248 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 52248 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52248?

The median home value in ZIP code 52248 is $136,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 52248 in?

ZIP code 52248 observes the CST timezone.

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